As Hurricane Idalia skirts our area, we are reminded that the peak of hurricane season is here. Whether you are a homeowner or renter, it is important to be prepared and know what resources are available to you. In preparation for the next storm, keep the list below handy to reference as needed. Stay safe!
Download the City of Jacksonville’s City Preparedness Guide
Housing help
Florida Housing: This free state resource for renters and property managers in Florida features dynamic search options can help you find available rental housing that fits your needs and income.
HurricaneHomes.org: Local Realtor associations are building a safe platform for the community to access rentals for temporary housing in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, and Marco Island. The website, HurricaneHomes.org, will be available in the coming days and provides listings for housing whose properties have been vetted as reliable, safe, and clean. The listings are given by Realtors in the area.
Operation Blue Roof: Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operation Blue Roof provides homeowners and permanently occupied rental properties in disaster areas with fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover their damaged roofs until arrangements can be made for permanent repairs.
Legal questions
Click here for an overview of key bad weather provisions in the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar “AS IS” Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase revised in October of 2021, along with one reference to the casualty provision contained in the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Landlord-tenant concerns: Click here for answers to common questions about rental properties from Florida Realtors legal team.
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